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Definition of Mumble
Mumble

To speak with the lips partly closed, so as to render the sounds inarticulate and imperfect; to utter words in a grumbling indistinct manner, indicating discontent or displeasure; to mutter.

To chew something gently with closed lips.

To utter with a low, inarticulate voice.

To chew or bite gently, as one without teeth.

To suppress, or utter imperfectly.

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Mumble Quotations

When in doubt, mumble; when in trouble, delegate; when in charge, ponder.
James H. Boren

The play is on top of me all the time, and I am constantly thinking about it. Even when I leave the theatre, I'll mumble the lines to myself or think about the way the character walks or holds himself.
Donald Pleasence

I'm not Jack Nicholson. I'm not Brando. But I do mumble.
Benicio Del Toro

Mumble Translations

mumble in French is marmonnons, marmonner, marmonnent, marmonnez
mumble in German is murmelne, murmeln, murmeln
mumble in Spanish is mascullar
mumble in Swedish is mumla, muttra

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